Renewable Energy Consumption: Kazakhstan

Analysis# Kazakhstan Renewable Energy Consumption Kazakhstan's renewable energy consumption stood at 2% of total energy in 2021, representing modest growth from its all-time low of 1.1% in 2008. The country has not returned to its peak of 2.8% achieved in 2002, though the 42.9% increase since 1990 indicates a long-term upward trajectory despite short-term volatility. A notable acceleration occurred between 2015 and 2016, when renewable consumption jumped from 1.7% to 2.1%—the highest level in over a decade. This uptick reflects growing investment in solar and wind projects. The subsequent stabilization around 1.8–2.0% through 2021 suggests the country has established a new baseline, though sustained expansion would require continued policy support and infrastructure development to meet growing energy demands.